Graphics cards / Compare
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC vs ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition
Product A: ASRock
Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
62 of 100 known
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 EAGLE OC 8G
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Shadow 2X OC
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5060 Twin Edge OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Windforce OC 8G
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8G
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GB
Change ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
Compare the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition with
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 EAGLE OC 8G
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Shadow 2X OC
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 5060 Twin Edge OC
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Windforce OC 8G
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WINDFORCE OC 8G
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GBProduct B: ASUS
Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition
69 of 100 known
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 TITAN OC 12GB
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GB
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC 10GB
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
Change ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition
Compare the ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC with
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 TITAN OC 12GB
SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GB
ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC
SPARKLE Intel Arc B570 GUARDIAN OC 10GB
PNY GeForce RTX 5060 8GB Overclocked Dual Fan
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB
XFX Swift Radeon RX 9060 XT OC Triple Fan Gaming Edition 16GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5050 WINDFORCE OC 8G
MSI GeForce RTX 5050 8G VENTUS 2X OC
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition
ASUS Prime GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition50 of 92 fields differ
- 31 different values
- 19 known for one only
- 21 the same
- 21 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 135 graphics cards.
- VRAMA: 12GBB: 8GBASRock is 4 GB higher.
- Memory bandwidthA: 456GB/sB: 320GB/sASRock is 136 GB/s higher.
- LengthLower is betterA: 249mmB: 203mmASUS is 46 mm lower.
- PSU wattageLower is betterA: 650WB: 550WASUS is 100 W lower.
All 100 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
B580 CL 12GO, 90-GA5LZZ-00UANF3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 2026Jacob Elektronik data sheet (1WorldSync feed) for the ASRock Challenger Intel Arc B580 12GB OC. Manufacturer part number 90-GA5LZZ-00UANF.4Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 2026Product code 90-GA5LZZ-00UANF, and B580 CL 12GO among the listed codes.5Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/948782/karta-graficzna-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-gddr6.htmlRead 16 October 2026Producer code B580 CL 12GO.
DUAL-RTX5050-O8G, 90YV0N72-MVAA00, 90YV0N72-M0NA001Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8g/techspecRead 14 October 2026Model DUAL-RTX5050-O8G.4Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90yv0n72-mvaa00-asus-dual-geforce-rtxtm-5050-8gb-gddr6-oc-edition.htmlRead 14 October 2026Part Number 90YV0N72-MVAA00 on the maker's Canadian eShop.5Retailer pageboxxe.com/shop/computers-and-peripherals/computer-components/system-components/graphics-cards/asus-dual-rtx5050-o8g-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-8-gb-gddr6Read 14 October 2026Listing for DUAL-RTX5050-O8G with part code 90YV0N72-M0NA00.6Retailer pagequietpc.com/asus-rtx5050-o8g-dualRead 14 October 2026The listing is for the O8G card. Its own Model number line (NE65050019P1-GB2070F) is a retailer code and is not stored.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/q17hd17g7/ASUS-Dual-GeForce-RTX-5050-8GB-GDDR6-OC-Edition-BLACKRead 14 October 2026Retailer part number DUAL-RTX5050-O8G.
GTIN / EAN
47115814900313Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 2026EAN/UPC 4711581490031. Arvutitark, Komputronik, Datafox and MaxMyBuild print the same number.4Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 2026EAN 4711581490031.5Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/948782/karta-graficzna-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-gddr6.htmlRead 16 October 2026EAN 4711581490031.
199291178526, 47116361785186Retailer pagequietpc.com/asus-rtx5050-o8g-dualRead 14 October 2026EAN barcode 4711636178518 for the part 90YV0N72-M0NA00. The same EAN appears on an eBay.de listing of 90YV0N72-M0NA00.7Spec databasebuildcores.com/products/GPU/q17hd17g7/ASUS-Dual-GeForce-RTX-5050-8GB-GDDR6-OC-Edition-BLACKRead 14 October 2026Page metadata: UPC 199291178526, EAN 0199291178526, retailer part number DUAL-RTX5050-O8G. The UPC matches the US part 90YV0N72-MVAA00.
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$259.997Press articlewccftech.com/newegg-lists-asrock-intel-arc-b580-gpus-pre-orders-steel-legend-challenger-269-259-usdRead 16 October 20265 December 2024: the Challenger Arc B580 is priced at $259.99 on Newegg for pre-order. The article calls the price of these cards the official MSRP. US dollars, excluding tax.8Press articletomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/where-to-buy-the-intel-arc-b580Read 16 October 2026Buying guide, last updated 14 January 2025: the ASRock Challenger OC lists at $259 on Newegg and is $10 cheaper than the Steel Legend. $259.99 from wccftech is stored.
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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GPU
GPU brand
Reference launch price (US)
$24911Press articlem.gsmarena.com/nvidia_announces_geforce_rtx_5050_for_249-news-68383.phpRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA announced the GeForce RTX 5050 starting at $249. Club386 writes the price as $250.13Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: launch MSRP $250, rounded. NVIDIA's figure is $249.14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5050-gaming-oc-review-budget-tierRead 14 October 2026Text: suggested retail price of the RTX 5050 is 249 USD.
GPU
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GPU architecture
GPU die
Process
TSMC N59Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Lithography TSMC N5.10Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b580-review-the-new-usd249-gpu-champion-has-arrivedRead 16 October 2026
TSMC 4N13Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: TSMC N4 (4nm). NVIDIA names its Blackwell node 4N, so the value is written as TSMC 4N like the other Blackwell cards.14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5050-gaming-oc-review-budget-tierRead 14 October 2026Text: TSMC 5nm 4N FinFET process.
Transistors
16.9billion13Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 16.9bn. Review of the Gigabyte RTX 5050 Windforce OC, chip-level figure.14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5050-gaming-oc-review-budget-tierRead 14 October 2026Text: 16.9 billion transistors. The text gives a die area of 147 mm2, which differs from Club386.
Die size
149mm²13Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 149mm2. hwcooling.net writes 147 mm2. The 149 figure is also what TechPowerUp measured, as reported by PCGH, so it is stored.15Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Geforce-RTX-5050-Grafikkarte-281135/News/Fehlende-Specs-Spezialisten-packen-Lupe-aus-1476792Read 14 October 2026Text: TechPowerUp measured the GB207 die at 149 mm2, as reported by 3DCenter. The same article says TechPowerUp found 32 MiB of L2 cache, which hwcooling.net and others contradict with 24 MB, so L2 is not stored.
Compute units
Shader cores
2,5601Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8g/techspecRead 14 October 2026CUDA Core 2560.8Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA CUDA Cores 2560.14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5050-gaming-oc-review-budget-tierRead 14 October 2026Text: 2560 active stream processors.
Ray tracing cores
AI cores
ROPs
L2 cache
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Infinity Cache (L3)
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FP32 compute (claimed)
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AI performance (claimed)
AASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
| Precision | Throughput (TOPS) |
|---|---|
| INT8 | 233 |
BASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition
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Base clock
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Game clock
2,740MHz2Press releasethefpsreview.com/2024/12/03/asrock-launches-intel-arc-b580-steel-legend-12gb-oc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-and-b570-challenger-10gb-oc-graphics-cardsRead 16 October 2026The release says the Challenger offers a Graphics Clock up to 2740MHz. ASRock's Graphics Clock on an Intel card is the game clock. Intel's reference Graphics Clock is 2670 MHz.3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 2026Core Clock 2740 MHz. This is ASRock's Graphics Clock figure.4Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 2026Copy of ASRock's spec text: GPU Clock 2740 MHz, Memory Clock 19 Gbps.7Press articlewccftech.com/newegg-lists-asrock-intel-arc-b580-gpus-pre-orders-steel-legend-challenger-269-259-usdRead 16 October 2026Boost clock up to 2740 MHz in the article. The ASRock press release calls it the Graphics Clock.8Press articletomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/where-to-buy-the-intel-arc-b580Read 16 October 2026The Challenger OC has a Graphics Clock of 2740 MHz.
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Boost clock
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Boost clock in OC mode
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Reference boost clock
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2,572MHz8Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA lists boost 2.57 GHz and base 2.31 GHz for the reference card. Club386 and hwcooling.net give the exact 2572 MHz, which is stored.13Reviewclub386.com/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: boost clock 2,572MHz.14Reviewhwcooling.net/en/gigabyte-geforce-rtx-5050-gaming-oc-review-budget-tierRead 14 October 2026Text: base clock 2317 MHz, listed typical boost clock 2572 MHz for the reference design.
Memory
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VRAM
12GB2Press releasethefpsreview.com/2024/12/03/asrock-launches-intel-arc-b580-steel-legend-12gb-oc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-and-b570-challenger-10gb-oc-graphics-cardsRead 16 October 202612GB GDDR6 memory running at 19Gbps.3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 20264Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 20269Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Memory 12 GB GDDR6.
VRAM type
GDDR62Press releasethefpsreview.com/2024/12/03/asrock-launches-intel-arc-b580-steel-legend-12gb-oc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-and-b570-challenger-10gb-oc-graphics-cardsRead 16 October 20263Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 20264Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 20269Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026
Memory bus width
192bits3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 20264Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 20269Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Memory interface 192-bit.
Memory speed
19Gbps2Press releasethefpsreview.com/2024/12/03/asrock-launches-intel-arc-b580-steel-legend-12gb-oc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-and-b570-challenger-10gb-oc-graphics-cardsRead 16 October 20263Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 20264Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 20269Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Memory speed 19 Gbps.
Memory bandwidth
Connectivity
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PCIe generation
PCIe lanes
Display outputs
AASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1a | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1 UHBR13.5 | 1 | 54 |
| DisplayPort | 2.1 UHBR10 | 2 | 40 |
Source4Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 20263x DisplayPort 2.1 / 1x HDMI 2.1a. The UHBR split is from Pause Hardware's copy of the ASRock table.6Reviewpausehardware.com/test-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12go-ocRead 16 October 2026Spec table reproduced from ASRock: 1x DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR13.5), 2x DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR10) and 1x HDMI 2.1a. UHBR13.5 is 54 Gbps and UHBR10 is 40 Gbps. Intel lists both classes with no port count.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Graphics outputs: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 up to UHBR 13.5, DisplayPort 2.1 up to UHBR 10. ASRock states HDMI 2.1a and the port split.
BASUS Dual GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1b | 1 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1b UHBR20 | 3 | 80 |
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8g/techspecRead 14 October 2026Interface: 1 x native HDMI 2.1b and 3 x native DisplayPort 2.1b. The UHBR20 class and the 80 Gbps link rate come from NVIDIA's RTX 5050 spec footnote.8Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026Standard Display Connectors: 3x DisplayPort and 1x HDMI. Footnote 2: DisplayPort 2.1b with UHBR20, up to 4K 480 Hz or 8K 165 Hz with DSC. Footnote 3: HDMI 2.1b.
Display outputs in total
4
4
HDMI ports
1
1
DisplayPort ports
3
3
Highest HDMI version
2.1a
2.1b
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1 UHBR13.5
2.1b UHBR20
Fastest DisplayPort link
54Gbps
80Gbps
Max displays
43Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 20269Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Displays supported 4.
41Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8g/techspecRead 14 October 2026Maximum Display Support 4.8Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026Multi Monitor: up to 4 independent displays at 4K 165 Hz.
Max output resolution
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate120 Hz3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 2026Max resolution 7680 x 4320. The 120 Hz is Intel's HDMI figure at 8K. Intel lists DisplayPort at 8K 60 Hz.9Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Max resolution HDMI 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz. Max resolution DP 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz. The HDMI mode is the highest and is stored.
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate165 Hz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8g/techspecRead 14 October 2026ASUS: Digital Max Resolution 7680 x 4320. The 165 Hz is NVIDIA's figure for 8K 12-bit HDR over DisplayPort 2.1b with DSC. Over HDMI 2.1b NVIDIA states 8K at 120 Hz.8Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026Footnote 1: up to 8K 12-bit HDR at 165 Hz with DisplayPort 2.1b and DSC. 8K at 120 Hz with HDMI 2.1b and DSC.
Video engine
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Video encoders
Video decoders
Hardware video encode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV19Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026H.264, H.265 (HEVC) and AV1 hardware encode and decode: Yes.
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV18Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026AV1 Encode: Yes. H.264 and H.265 encode are marked YES in the support matrix.9Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026The NVENC row marks H.264 4:2:0, H.265 4:2:0 and AV1 4:2:0 as YES.
Hardware video decode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV19Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026H.264, H.265 and AV1 hardware encode and decode: Yes. VP9 is not on this page. See the wccftech review source.12Reviewwccftech.com/review/intel-arc-b580-battlemage-graphics-card-review/3Read 16 October 2026The GPU supports hardware acceleration engines such as AV1, HEVC, AVC, VP9 and XAVC-H. Intel's product page does not list VP9.
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV18Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026AV1 Decode: Yes. The support matrix lists VP9, H.264 and H.265 as YES.9Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/video-encode-decode-support-matrixRead 14 October 2026The NVDEC row marks VP9, H.264, H.265 and AV1 as YES.
Graphics features
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DirectX
12 Ultimate3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 20264Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 20269Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026DirectX 12 Ultimate.
Vulkan
1.48Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026Vulkan 1.4, OpenGL 4.6: Yes.10Maker product pagedeveloper.nvidia.com/vulkan-driverRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA lists the GeForce RTX 5050 among the GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs supported by the Vulkan 1.4 drivers.
OpenGL
Upscaling technologies
XeSS 24Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 2026Intel XeSS 2.11Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 16 October 2026Specification table lists XeSS 2. Intel's product page says only XeSS.
DLSS 42Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8gRead 14 October 2026The page names NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation.8Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026NVIDIA DLSS: DLSS 4 with Super Resolution, DLAA and Ray Reconstruction.
Frame generation
XeSS Frame Generation11Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 16 October 2026Specification table lists XeSS Frame Generation.
DLSS Frame Generation, DLSS Multi Frame Generation2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8gRead 14 October 2026The page names NVIDIA DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation.8Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026The DLSS cell lists Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation.
Power
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Board power
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Reference board power
PSU wattage (card maker)
650W3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 2026Required power supply 650 W.5Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/948782/karta-graficzna-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-gddr6.htmlRead 16 October 2026Recommended power 650 W.6Reviewpausehardware.com/test-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12go-ocRead 16 October 2026
550W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8g/techspecRead 14 October 2026Recommended PSU 550W. The note says the figure assumes a fully overclocked GPU and CPU system.8Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026Required System Power 550 W, based on a Ryzen 9 9950X system. ASUS also states 550 W.
Power connector
1 x 8-pin PCIe3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 2026Additional requirement: one 8-pin PCI Express power connector.4Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 20261x 8-pin Power Connectors.5Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/948782/karta-graficzna-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-gddr6.htmlRead 16 October 2026Power connector 8 PIN.6Reviewpausehardware.com/test-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12go-ocRead 16 October 20267Press articlewccftech.com/newegg-lists-asrock-intel-arc-b580-gpus-pre-orders-steel-legend-challenger-269-259-usdRead 16 October 2026The Challenger brings a dual-fan design and a single 8-pin connector.
1 x 8-pin PCIe1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8g/techspecRead 14 October 2026Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin. The page does not name a 16-pin connector.8Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5050Read 14 October 2026Supplementary Power Connectors: 1x PCIe 8-pin cable, or a 300 W PCIe Gen 5 cable with an adapter in the box. ASUS lists 1 x 8-pin for this card and no adapter.
Cooling
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Cooler type
Open air2Press releasethefpsreview.com/2024/12/03/asrock-launches-intel-arc-b580-steel-legend-12gb-oc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-and-b570-challenger-10gb-oc-graphics-cardsRead 16 October 2026Dual-fan cooler with a Striped Axial Fan design and a heatpipe heatsink. The review pages show axial fans blowing onto a heatsink.6Reviewpausehardware.com/test-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12go-ocRead 16 October 2026Two-fan cooler with a metal backplate, axial fans and an opening in the PCB for airflow.
Fans
22Press releasethefpsreview.com/2024/12/03/asrock-launches-intel-arc-b580-steel-legend-12gb-oc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-and-b570-challenger-10gb-oc-graphics-cardsRead 16 October 2026A dual-fan cooler with the exclusive Striped Axial Fan and Ultra-fit Heatpipe.3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 2026Features list Dual Fan Design and Striped Axial Fan.4Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 2026Key features: Dual Fan Design, Striped Axial Fan.5Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/948782/karta-graficzna-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-gddr6.htmlRead 16 October 2026Number of fans 2.6Reviewpausehardware.com/test-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12go-ocRead 16 October 20267Press articlewccftech.com/newegg-lists-asrock-intel-arc-b580-gpus-pre-orders-steel-legend-challenger-269-259-usdRead 16 October 20268Press articletomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/where-to-buy-the-intel-arc-b580Read 16 October 2026The Challenger has dual fans.
Radiator size
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Fan stop at low load
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8gRead 14 October 20260dB Technology: the stop mode halts all fans when the GPU temperature drops below 50 degrees and power consumption is low.4Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90yv0n72-mvaa00-asus-dual-geforce-rtxtm-5050-8gb-gddr6-oc-edition.htmlRead 14 October 2026Key features: 0dB technology lets you enjoy light gaming in relative silence.12Press articleguru3d.com/story/asus-launches-rtx-5050-prime-and-dual-series-graphics-cardsRead 14 October 2026The Dual series offers 0dB operation.
Dual BIOS
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Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8gRead 14 October 2026Dual BIOS: toggle between Performance and Quiet modes. Quiet keeps the same power target and performance settings with a less aggressive fan curve at medium temperatures.4Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90yv0n72-mvaa00-asus-dual-geforce-rtxtm-5050-8gb-gddr6-oc-edition.htmlRead 14 October 2026Key features: Dual BIOS lets you toggle between Quiet and Performance BIOS profiles.
Dimensions and weight
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Length
249mm3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 2026Width x depth x height 4.1 cm x 24.9 cm x 13.2 cm, so 249 x 132 x 41 mm. Length is the longest side.5Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/948782/karta-graficzna-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-gddr6.htmlRead 16 October 2026Length 24.9 cm, width 13.2 cm and height 4.1 cm, which match 249 x 132 x 41 mm. The two-slot width is stated too.6Reviewpausehardware.com/test-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12go-ocRead 16 October 2026
Height
132mm3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 202613.2 cm, the middle value.5Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/948782/karta-graficzna-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-gddr6.htmlRead 16 October 202613.2 cm, the middle value.6Reviewpausehardware.com/test-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12go-ocRead 16 October 2026
Thickness
41mm3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 20264.1 cm, the shortest side.5Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/948782/karta-graficzna-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-gddr6.htmlRead 16 October 20264.1 cm, the shortest side.6Reviewpausehardware.com/test-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12go-ocRead 16 October 2026
Slot width
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Low profile
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No5Retailer pageboxxe.com/shop/computers-and-peripherals/computer-components/system-components/graphics-cards/asus-dual-rtx5050-o8g-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5050-8-gb-gddr6Read 14 October 2026Form factor: Full-Height/Half-Length (FH/HL), so the bracket is full height.6Retailer pagequietpc.com/asus-rtx5050-o8g-dualRead 14 October 2026Low Profile Compatible: No. The listing swaps the two clock figures, so only its non-clock fields are used.
NVIDIA SFF-Ready
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Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8gRead 14 October 2026The page calls it an SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce card. The maker claim is stored. NVIDIA's own SFF-Ready list was not checked for the RTX 5050.4Retailer pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90yv0n72-mvaa00-asus-dual-geforce-rtxtm-5050-8gb-gddr6-oc-edition.htmlRead 14 October 2026Key features: SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce Card.
Weight
720g(1.6 lb)3Retailer pagemedia.jacob.de/media/55/7b/09/1761656539/100569522_69001f7860f36.pdfRead 16 October 2026Weight 720 g. The sheet names no packaging. Pause Hardware gives the same 720 g for the card.6Reviewpausehardware.com/test-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12go-ocRead 16 October 2026Card weight 720 g, size 249 x 132 x 41 mm, 2-slot.
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Package weight
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Lighting and software
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RGB lighting
Yes4Retailer pagearvutitark.ee/en/pc-components/graphics-cards-vga/asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12gb-oc-1423782Read 16 October 2026Key features list an LED Indicator. The product photos show a multi-colour light strip on top of the left fan.6Reviewpausehardware.com/test-asrock-intel-arc-b580-challenger-12go-ocRead 16 October 2026Text: a backlit strip on top of the left fan. The box lists an integrated LED indicator. Tom's Hardware wrote in January 2025 that the Challenger has, as far as it knew, no lighting at all. The product photos and this review show a light strip, so lighting is stored as present. Whether its colour can be set was not checked.
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Lighting sync
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Software
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ASUS GPU Tweak III1Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8g/techspecRead 14 October 2026Software: ASUS GPU Tweak III and MuseTree, plus the GeForce Game Ready and Studio drivers.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8gRead 14 October 2026GPU Tweak III has its own section on the page.
Measured performance
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GPU clock while gaming (measured)
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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3DMark Port Royal
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3DMark Speed Way
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
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Fan noise per load
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Fan noise while gaming
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Hot spot temperature while gaming
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Memory temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Card power at idle (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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In the box
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In the box
Power adapter cable included
Support bracket included
Links
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Product page
www.asrock.com/Graphics-Card/Intel/Intel%20Arc%20B580%20Challenger%2012GB%20OC1Maker product pageasrock.com/Graphics-Card/Intel/Intel%20Arc%20B580%20Challenger%2012GB%20OCRead 16 October 2026ASRock product page from the task's evidence link. asrock.com answers agents with a bot check, so the page was not read. ASRock's spec text below comes from its press release and from retailer, distributor and reviewer copies of its spec table.
Spec sheet
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Manual
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www.asus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8g/helpdesk_manual3Maker product pageasus.com/us/motherboards-components/graphics-cards/dual/dual-rtx5050-o8g/helpdesk_manualRead 14 October 2026Lists the ASUS Graphics Card QSG, the VGA SpeedSetup QSG and the GPU Tweak manual. The download buttons carry no direct links, so this page is stored.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Both are also in the API. Back to all graphics cards.